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Pheasant hunting isn’t like it used to be in Iowa. Between 1962 and 1999, hunters have harvested one million birds 31 times. Since the turn of the new century, it’s only happened twice. In the past, Iowa hosted anywhere from 30,000-50,000 nonresident hunters each year, but as the bird populations have decreased so have the number of tourists.

Many states have seen lower pheasant numbers this year, and South Dakota is no exception. Experts identified a 64% drop in the amount of pheasants compared to last year. While there were 4.19 pheasants per mile in the state in 2012, there isn’t be more than about 1.5 this season.

After hunting for so long, sometimes you can forget that you were once a beginner. At one time you too had to take the classes and pass all the tests. You had to buy your first gun and get all the right attire. Then your dad or brother or uncle had to show you the ropes, all the little things that aren’t taught in the classes.

In recent years, sales of guns and ammo have been large compared to previous decades. For various reasons people have been stocking up on these items and it’s been leading to some increases in the amount collected from the excise tax at the federal level.

It’s always great to read stories about communities investing in natural habitat.

The latest story comes out of Ohio where the state is trying to increase interest in pheasant hunting. The state has a new program out that will help certain areas create natural pheasant habitat with hopes of increasing interest in the bird throughout the state in the future.

The Land And Water Conservation Fund is a federal program implemented by Congress in 1964. The original duration of the fund was set to be 25 years, but was renewed to extend the benefits of the program for many more years.